A low-risk futures deal that adds depth at tight end with minimal upside. Five headlines covered it, but all framed it as a routine roster-building move. The key signal is his practice squad origins in Chicago — he hasn't proven NFL-ready yet. Fans are largely indifferent, noting the Lions are simply collecting developmental pieces in the offseason. Gordon faces long odds to make the 53-man roster come training camp cutdowns.
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This signing grades out as an overpay for the Detroit Lions — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Thomas's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL TEs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $885K average annual value ranks as bargain money for the TE market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Thomas is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
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$885K
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$885K
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